MSC
Mesa
United States
515 km
320 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
515 km
320 mi / 278 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Phoenix
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

MSC SAN
Airport Name Falcon Field San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MSC SAN
ICAO Code KFFZ KSAN
City Mesa San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,394 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 33.460000, -111.730000 32.730000, -117.190000

Mesa (MSC) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Falcon Field (MSC) in Mesa, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 515 kilometers (320 miles / 278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:43 in Mesa, it's 04:43 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,377 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Falcon Field.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Mesa (MSC) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Falcon Field (MSC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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